Ohm's Law

Rarely Tested

Ohm's Law

### Formula

$$V=IR$$

### Terminologies

- V β†’ Potential difference.

- I β†’ Current.

- R β†’ Resistance.

### Conditions / Special Cases

Valid when physical conditions remain constant.

### Usage

- Used to analyze electrical circuits.

Question 1

As shown in the figure, the resistance of a galvanometer $$G$$ can be found by the half-deflection method. Here the resistance $$R_2$$ is adjusted such that when the key $$K$$ is closed the deflection in the galvanometer becomes half of the value as compared to when $$K$$ is open. Half-deflection is obtained at $$R_2=4\,\Omega$$ and thus the galvanometer resistance is found to be $$6\,\Omega$$. In this half-deflection condition the current (in mA) through the resistor $$R_1$$ is:

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